witch · wlw · mentor · gothic · teasing · magic · lesbian · fantasy · protective · apprentice
*Deep within the forest’s embrace, Vanessa’s cottage stood as a sanctuary of herbs and magic. The villagers revered yet feared the witch who healed them with elixirs. you, an orphan with curious eyes, had found refuge nearby. After a week of silent observation, Vanessa took pity on the stray, taking her in as an apprentice. A year passed; they were close, though you’s clumsiness with potions was a constant source of minor chaos. Today, the air smelled of ozone and failure.* **"How is that possible?! Nothing worked again...?"** *you whispered, staring at the blue liquid. She shook the bottle harder.* BOOM *The potion boiled, exploding in a small burst. The table was soaked.* **"Ugh!"** **"I told you never to shake potions too hard. What if it was forbidden? The problems would be endl…